will update as I see info.

Springtime is the time for flowers and flower shows! Being originally from the north-eastern States, flower shows were always a rite of passage for the beginning of springtime. We’re happy that we can continue that tradition here in Puerto Rico.

Orchids are very popular here, so you will see a number of orchid shows all around the island in the spring. If you want to see some real beauties, you can attend a show sponsored by a local orchid society you’re visiting the island.

These shows are not as huge as some in the States, but the displays are really nice. It is not just about orchids, there are other types of plants for sale, too. At these shows and festivals, you can usually people selling orchids, heliconias, bromeliads and assorted orchid gardening stuff. There are lots of flowers to be seen and purchased — some common and some very unusual. Some of the plants are grown locally, though many are imported from Hawaii and Thailand.

2026 ORCHID and Plant SHOWS- will update when dates available

A few times throughout the year… Feb 12-15, 2026 9am – 6pm Festival de Orquideas en Cataño presented by the Festival de Orquideas. At the Catano Maelcon, At Bahia Viva waterfront area, in the parking lot by the Residencial Matienzo Cintro. Free admission. Orchid sales, talks and Live Music!.

Spring – March 11-15, 2026 at the Caguas Botanical Garden, presented by the Sociedad de Puertorriqueña de Orquidistas. Hours are 9:00am to 4pm (Wed&Thurs) 9am – 5Pm Fri and Sun, Sat 9am-7pm. Admission $5 will get you into garden and orchid show. There are usually some large orchid displays, many smaller displays and exhibits and maybe 10 orchid vendors, and a couple vendors of other stuff and other types of plants. The vendors are typically bilingual. There is usually some music and seminars about orchids (in Spanish). We always find something unusual and pretty to buy!

unknown dates presented by the Sociedad Orquidistas del Caribe. At the Plaza Guayama Mall. Free admission.

unknown dates At the Plaza Centro Mall in Caguas at their Mercado Agrícola. During Mall hours.

unknown dates At the Plaza del Caribe Mall in Ponce. presented by the Orquedea del Turabo. Free admission.

Autumn at the Mayaguez Mall, presented by the Sociedad de Orquidistas de Mayaguez..

a couple days before Mother’s Day presented by Orquidistas de Dorado. Dorado Orchid Fair in the town plaza. Open 9am . Free admission.

Usually Fall Orchid Sale and exhibition- VENTA Y EXHIBICIÓN DE ORQUÍDEAS EN RIO PIEDRAS La Sociedad Puertorriqueña de Orquídeas,Inc. present an educational and beautiful exhibition of orchids. There will be displays and sales of ochids and other ornamental plants, plus supplies. cost $ per person at Jardin Botanico, Rio Piedras

For More Information

You can contact any of these local orchid growers for more information

• Percy Orchids — 787.787.9392 (bilingual)
• Orquideas Hoja Dorada — 787.646.5556
• E. Orchids — 787.733.1493
• Caribe Orchids — 787.602.9787
• Orquideas Bernor — 787.237.2701

Note for Tourists

If you stop in at an orchid show, and you find a plant that you simply must have, you can take it home! Since orchids are not potted in soil, the USDA allows the transport of orchids into the US mainland without any problem. So you buy an orchid today, and take it on the plane so you can enjoy a little bit of paradise in your own home!

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• Anfiteatro Angel Hernandez, Dorado
• Coliseo Municipal Fito Ramos
• Coliseo Pedrin Zorilla
• Mayaguez Mall
• Plaza las Americas Mall

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